Checking Chain Tension; Chain Lubrication Test - Echo CS-400 Instruction Manual

Unlock chain brake
Unlock chain brake
Ignition switch
Throttle trigger
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RUNNING
• When engine starts, keep idling for a few
• Set the brake lever in the unlocked position
• Pull throttle trigger gradually and increase
• The chain starts running when the engine
• Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of
• Do not run the engine at high speed
• Be sure that saw chain stops moving when
STOPPING
• Release throttle trigger and move ignition switch
STOP

CHECKING CHAIN TENSION

• Chain tension should be checked frequently
• Tension the chain as tight as possible, but so it

CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST

Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open
the throttle to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of "thrown" oil should be seen on the dry
surface.
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RUNNING
WARNING
minutes.
The saw chain should not move at idle, otherwise seri-
ous personal injury may result.
before starting to cut.
NOTE
revolution of the engine.
If saw chain moves adjust carburetor according to "Car-
buretor Adjustment" instructions in this manual, or see
your dealer.
reaches 3800 r/min approximately.
• when engine starts, immediately squeeze and release
chain and bar.
throttle trigger to release fast idle throttle latch, otherwise
severe brake damage will result.
unnecessarily.
• Keep idling for a few minutes.
• Set the brake lever in the unlocked position before starting
throttle trigger is released.
to cut.
• Squeeze throttle trigger gradually and increase revolution
of the engine.
• The chain starts running when the engine reaches 3800 r/
min approximately.
down to "STOP" position.
• Confirm proper acceleration and lubrication of chain and
bar.
NOTE
• Do not run the engine at high speed unnecessarily.
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob
• Be sure that saw chain stops moving when throttle trigger
out fully to stop engine.
is released.
Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer
to check and repair stop switch before starting
STOPPING
the engine again.
• Release throttle trigger and allow engine to idle.
• Move ignition switch down to "STOP" position.
NOTE
If engine does not stop, pull choke control knob out fully
to stop engine.
during work and corrected as necessary.
Return the unit to your authorized ECHO dealer to check
and repair stop switch before starting the engine again.
can still be pulled easily along the bar by hand.
CHECKING CHAIN TENSION
CAUTION
• Chain tension should be checked frequently during work
Do not operate with a loose chain.
and corrected as necessary.
CAUTION
Do not operate with a loose chain.
CHAIN LUBRICATION TEST
Hold the chain just above a dry surface and open the throttle
to half speed for 30 seconds.
A thin line of "thrown" oil should be seen on the dry surface.
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